Confirmation August 22, 2009

Teatro Oscuro and No Jacket Required present Confirmation written and directed by Vincent Marano, as part of the 12th Annual New York International Fringe Festival FringeNYC.

Set in the cultural flux of New York City in the Reagan '80s, Confirmation is a comedic drama that examines the mixed layers of obligation, judgment, and emotional commerce that lie beneath our closest relationships.

Inner-city school teacher Joe Kortig has moved into a new apartment, seeking a fresh start after a grueling breakup. However, completely new beginnings remain elusive. His mother Marie has written an award winning book on parenting, using none other than Joe's own life as her primary source material. His long-time friend Myra desires to renew their physical relationship with varying lengths of strings attached. And his best friend David has a sexual encounter with Ricky Saez, one of Joe's students. Joe struggles to meet the needs of his parent, student and friends, all while the consequences of Ricky and David's fling bear down on him in the form of school principal Father Cohan.

The show boasts an all-star cast, including Ethan Downing, Tim Dudek, Tod Engle, Helen Galek, Corey Tazmania and John Triana.

Vincent Marano, "the embodiment of the Fringe," returns with his 8th show in as many years, a serio-comic follow up to his whimsical La Vigilia (FringeNYC, 2008) and critically acclaimed Note to Self. Mr. Marano has directed award-winning dramas such as Tim Nolan's The Way Out (Fringe, 2002, Best Performance) and Acts of Contrition (Fringe, 2003, Best Play).

Performances:
Saturday 8/15 at 7pm
Monday 8/17 at 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8/19 at 9:30 pm
Thursday 8/20 at 2:45 pm
Saturday 8/22 at 5:00 pm

The Cherry Pit
155 Bank Street
(West & Washington Streets)

Official Website: http://www.confirmationtheplay.com